Sweet Pea Dwarf Mixed Seed

Sweet Pea Dwarf Mixed Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A compact and highly fragrant annual (Lathyrus odoratus) grown for its colourful mix of blooms and bushy habit.

 

Sweet Pea Dwarf Mix produces neat, low growing plants with masses of richly scented flowers in a wide range of colours. Unlike climbing varieties, this dwarf form requires no support, making it ideal for containers, borders, and bedding displays.

 

Their cheerful blooms bring fragrance and charm to summer gardens.

 

This reliable variety thrives in full sun and fertile, well drained soil. Perfect for cut flower gardens, scented borders, and patio planting.

 

Seed Qty Approx 2 grams 

 

Sow February to April indoors or direct outdoors from March.

Germination 10 to 21 days at 15 to 20°C.

Soil and Position Fertile, free draining soil in full sun.

Height/Spread 30 to 45 cm tall, 25 to 30 cm spread.

Flowering June to September.

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Soak seeds overnight before sowing to aid germination. Sow individually in pots or trays of moist, free draining compost. Lightly cover with fine soil and maintain temperatures at 15 to 20°C. Germination usually occurs within 2 to 3 weeks. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 25 to 30 cm apart. Harden off indoor seedlings and plant out after last frost.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Water regularly during dry spells and feed with a balanced fertiliser to encourage strong growth and abundant blooms. Remove spent flowers to prolong flowering and prevent seed set. Sweet Pea Dwarf Mix thrives in sunny positions and fertile soil, rewarding with fragrance and colour throughout summer.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Compact plants with colourful mixed blooms.

Highly fragrant flowers for borders and containers.

No support required, ideal for bedding and patio pots.

Attracts pollinators to the garden.

Perfect for cottage gardens and scented planting schemes.

 

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